Abstract

VELASCO ORTEGA, E. et al. Immediate implant loading in mandible edentulous patients: Technique of Maló. Avances en Periodoncia [online]. 2006, vol.18, n.3, pp.127-134. ISSN 2340-3209.

Introduction. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of immediate loading in the treatment with osseointegrated implants of edentulous mandible. Methods. Edentulous patients were treated with Microdent^® sandblasted-etched surface implants for rehabilitation of mandible by insertion of 4 implants in anterior area with immediate loading. A follow-up were of 12 months. Results. 10 patients (6 men and 4 women) were treated with 40 implants (20 straight and 20 inclined) with a length of 14-16 mm and were loaded immediately with a acrylic screw full denture. Clinical findings showed a survival and success rate of implants of 100%. No implants were lost during the follow-up period. Conclusions. This study indicate that immediate loading of implants in the treatment of edentulous mandible constitute a dental treatment treatment with a high success rate success.

Keywords : Oral implants; immediate loading; hybrid prostheses; implant dentistry; mandible.

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